Question

Writes the chemical equation for Williamson synthesis of 2 – ethoxy – 2 – methyl pentane starting from ethanol and 2 – methyl pentan – 2 – ol

Answer 1

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Williamsons synthesis occurs by S_N2 – mechanism and primary alkyl halides are more reactive in S_N2 reactions. Therefore ethanol is converted into ethyl bromide.